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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.27, 1,457.30 and 394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.27, 1,457.30 and 394.55 is: 591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.27 : 1,457.30 = 394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.27/1,457.30 = 394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.27x = 1,457.30 × 394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.27x = 574,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,977.72/971.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.99

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